This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Love languages? Design your degree around them. Whatever your level, we can cater for you: • Beginner • Post GCSE • Post A level • Native or Heritage Speaker Whether you're starting from scratch or already confident in a language, our flexible pathways meet you where you are — and take you further. Go deep: Single language option Focus on one language - French, German, Russian, or Spanish - and build fluency year by year. You’ll be placed in a class that matches your level and progress with the same language throughout your degree. Expect to gain not just language skills, but a deep understanding of the culture behind them. Go broad: Two language option Can’t choose just one? Study two languages in a combination that works for you - French, German, Spanish, or Russian. How many combinations are there? From four languages, there are 6 unique two language combinations: French+German, French+Russian, French+Spanish, German+Russian, German+Spanish, Russian+Spanish. Develop strong multilingual skills, sharpen your intercultural communication, and expand your global perspective. Go bold: Add another language in year 2 In your second year, you can pick up another language* at beginner level - choose from (if you’re already studying one or two languages): • Arabic • Catalan • Japanese • Mandarin • Portuguese* With 50 possible language combinations, this is your chance to explore new cultures and diversify your degree with an extra skill set that employers love. *These languages can be taken from year 1 as an elective module if you are pursuing a single-language programme. *Portuguese is available at beginner or post A-level or native speaker levels. Explore More Find the full list of modules and discover where languages can take you on our website. Modules are subject to change year to year. Why study languages with us? • Learn from expert linguists, passionate teachers and world-class researchers. • Apply your skills in authentic, real world contexts. • Gain a competitive edge in a global job market. • Become a confident communicator across cultures. Start your journey here. Speak more. Understand more. Be more.
Modules
Levels: beginner, post-GCSE, post A-level, native/heritage speaker You’ll take a (French, German, Spanish or Russian) language module every year, streamed according to entry level. Our Culture and Language module will equip you with the skills to analyse and write about literary, visual, and conceptual texts , as well as some basics of linguistics, enabling you to apply those methods to the specific cultures and languages that interest you, and preparing you for the kinds of modules you can choose in your second and final years. You will also take a further module focusing on your specified language. In later years, you’ll choose from a wide range of modules. Our full list of modules may be found on our website. Please note all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessment typically includes a combination of written exams and coursework, final-year dissertations, independent projects and creative journals.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- R900
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit and search for your chosen course on our A-Z course finder at http://search.qmul.ac.uk/s/search.html?collection=queenmary-coursefinder-undergraduate&query=&sort=title - here you will find further details on fees and funding.
Please also visit our A-Z course finder to view the amount of fee you would need to pay if you are an International fee paying student.
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Mile End Road
Tower Hamlets
London
E1 4NS